Definition of John Doe

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John Doe

/ˌdʒɒn ˈdəʊ//ˌdʒɑːn ˈdəʊ/

Word Originmid 18th cent.: originally in legal use as a name of a fictitious complainant, corresponding to Richard Roe, used to represent the defendant.

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a name used for a person whose name is not known or is kept secret, especially in a court of law

an average man

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